What is the storage capacity of the SMKR2000S5XEN7.2?

The HP SMKR2000S5XEN7.2 provides 2 TB capacity in a 3.5-inch LFF form factor. This nearline SAS drive is suited for high-capacity needs in 3Par StoreServ 7000/8000 and HPE Gen8/Gen9 servers, offering reliable storage expansion.

What interface and speed does this drive use?

It features SAS 6Gb/s interface with 7200 RPM spindle speed. The 6 Gb/sec transfer rate and 7.2K RPM support consistent performance in enterprise SAS environments, including dual-port connectivity for redundancy.

What form factor and carrier does the SMKR2000S5XEN7.2 have?

The drive uses a 3.5-inch LFF form factor with Smart Carrier (SC) for hot-plug installation. Dimensions are 10.58 x 17 x 2.68 cm, fitting standard HPE server bays in Gen8/Gen9 systems.

Which systems is this hard drive compatible with?

Designed for HP 3Par StoreServ 7000/8000 and HPE servers Gen8/Gen9 or newer. HPE Spare PN 653948-001 and Option Part 652757-B21 confirm compatibility, not for MSA products.

Is this a nearline or performance drive?

It is a SAS Nearline Midline (MDL) drive with 2TB capacity, 7200 RPM, and 6Gb/s SAS. Optimized for cost-effective, high-capacity storage in enterprise applications rather than ultra-high IOPS workloads.

SMKR2000S5XEN7.2 - HP HPE SMKR2000S5XEN7.2 2TB 7200RPM SAS 6Gb/s Nearline 3.5-inch Drive

Name: HP HPE SMKR2000S5XEN7.2 2TB 7200RPM SAS 6Gb/s Nearline 3.5-inch Drive
Brand: HPE
SKU: SMKR2000S5XEN7.2
Price: 185 USD
Availability: InStock

SMKR2000S5XEN7.2 - HP HPE SMKR2000S5XEN7.2 2TB 7200RPM SAS 6Gb/s Nearline 3.5-inch Drive | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HP SMKR2000S5XEN7.2 is a 2TB SAS 6Gb/s Nearline hard drive designed for enterprise storage environments. It features a 3.5-inch LFF form factor with 7200 RPM spindle speed, providing reliable performance for high-capacity needs. Compatible with HP 3Par StoreServ 7000 and 8000 systems, as well as HPE servers Gen8 and Gen9 or newer. The drive uses SAS 6.0 Gbps interface and comes in a Smart Carrier (SC) configuration for hot-plug dual-port operation. HPE spare part number 653948-001 corresponds to this model, also referenced as HPE Option Part 652757-B21. Midline (MDL) designation ensures cost-effective storage with 7,200 RPM rotational speed and 6 Gb/sec transfer rate. Dimensions measure 10.58 x 17 x 2.68 cm. Suitable for applications requiring dependable nearline SAS storage in 3.5-inch bays. Brand variants include HP and HPE, with models like MB2000FAMYV listed.

2TB capacity for enterprise storage arrays
7200 RPM SAS 6Gb/s nearline performance
3.5-inch LFF Smart Carrier hot-plug
For 3Par StoreServ 7000/8000 systems
HPE Gen8/Gen9 server compatible
Midline MDL dual-port SAS drive

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Featuring

Form Factor
Manufacturer part #	SMKR2000S5XEN7.2
Brand	HPE
Condition	Refurbished
Model	SMKR2000S5XEN7.2
Series	Constellation ES.3
Capacity	2 TB
Hot Plug	Yes
Block Size	512n
Cache Size	128MB
Technology	SED / FIPS Encrypted
Drive Class	Nearline

Compatible systems

Compatible with HPE 3PAR StoreServ 7000 and 8000 storage arrays

HP; HPE 3PAR StoreServ
Model: 7000; 8000
Form factor: 3.5-inch LFF
Confirmed compatible with HPE 3PAR StoreServ 7000 and 8000 storage systems

Best for

Enterprise Storage Arrays
Designed for HP 3Par StoreServ 7000/8000 with 2TB capacity and SAS 6Gb/s interface for scalable storage solutions.
HPE Server Deployments
Supports Gen8/Gen9 servers using 3.5-inch LFF form factor and 7200 RPM speed in Smart Carrier hot-plug configuration.
Nearline Data Archiving
Nearline SAS drive offers 2TB capacity at 7200 RPM for cost-effective archival storage in enterprise environments.
High-Capacity Server Bays
Fits 3.5-inch bays with Midline performance and dual-port SAS connectivity for reliable data access.

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SAS Connector	2x SAS 6Gb/s
Drive Interface Type	SAS 6.0 Gbps

HP HPE SMKR2000S5XEN7.2 2TB 7200RPM SAS 6Gb/s Nearline 3.5-inch Drive

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HP HPE SMKR2000S5XEN7.2 2TB 7200RPM SAS 6Gb/s Nearline 3.5-inch Drive

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